ChutneyLove Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 The one I saw in Thailand had a Seiko movement too - so not going to fall apart after a few wears. Ten years worth of watch at least. Kicking masel for nae buying it. Link to comment
Quagmire Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 The one I saw in Thailand had a Seiko movement too - so not going to fall apart after a few wears. Ten years worth of watch at least. Kicking masel for nae buying it. Where about did you see it? Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Kata Beach. If you can get a similar one where you are, I'll pay for postage + extra for a couple of beers for yourself to get it.You live in Bangkok? The same ones will be for sale up at Soi Cowboy no doubt. The thing is, you've got to be sure you're getting a category A. The cheap ones are bollocks, but without close inspection look the same. The key to a good fake is that the movement won't be jerky, the reset will sweep slowly and be absolutely pinpoint on 12 o'clock at completion. If you get the opportunity ask them to pop the back and check the make of the movement. If they are selling a good product they won't mind doing this.The one at Kata Beach was the same as the real deal pictured above. Link to comment
Quagmire Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Kata Beach. If you can get a similar one where you are, I'll pay for postage + extra for a couple of beers for yourself to get it.You live in Bangkok? The same ones will be for sale up at Soi Cowboy no doubt. The thing is, you've got to be sure you're getting a category A. The cheap ones are bollocks, but without close inspection look the same. The key to a good fake is that the movement won't be jerky, the reset will sweep slowly and be absolutely pinpoint on 12 o'clock at completion. If you get the opportunity ask them to pop the back and check the make of the movement. If they are selling a good product they won't mind doing this.The one at Kata Beach was the same as the real deal pictured above. I know a guy that lives in Pattaya that goes to a decent copy shop, I bought a very nice rolex fake from there then left it in a random birds house in Aberdeen never to be seen again, I've texted him a pic of the watch and he says he'll be up that way later this week so I'll let you know. Like the look of it myself. He's been going there for years and has done business with him for people offshore so better than some dodger at Cowboy. Im back in Abz every 3 weeks anyway so I can easily just post it then. Link to comment
DD1903 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 You could start a wee business quagmire! Link to comment
The Boofon Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Kata Beach. If you can get a similar one where you are, I'll pay for postage + extra for a couple of beers for yourself to get it. You live in Bangkok? The same ones will be for sale up at Soi Cowboy no doubt. The thing is, you've got to be sure you're getting a category A. The cheap ones are bollocks, but without close inspection look the same. The key to a good fake is that the movement won't be jerky, the reset will sweep slowly and be absolutely pinpoint on 12 o'clock at completion. If you get the opportunity ask them to pop the back and check the make of the movement. If they are selling a good product they won't mind doing this. The one at Kata Beach was the same as the real deal pictured above.Would you wear a pair of fake Adidas trainers? Or drive a fake (insert favourite car here)? Why would you want a fake watch? Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I have about 35 watches, Boofter. If they were all genuine I would need a bigger safe in my house than the one that's there. I like the look of some watches, but not enough to spend 5 grand on them. That Hublot is a fine example. Nice watch, but not going to spend the equivalent of a family holiday on it. The replicas I would think about wearing are still good watches. Look on this site for examples ..... http://www.perfectwatches.cn/ Some units on there that are Swiss movements - watches that will last a lifetime - at a fraction of the cost of the real-deal. Would I buy fake trainers? No, because I can afford to have 20 odd pairs of real ones. Though I did buy a pair of Stan Smiths in Vietnam a few years back that lasted about three weeks. Would I buy a fake car? Well, I supose we all drive inferior cars to the next one up, so perhaps we're already doing that to an extent. Folk that get their cars serviced or repaired at places other than the manufacturers dealer are using replica parts. Link to comment
minijc Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Best fakes I've ever seen was in Jahor Bahru, the quality was unreal and the prices were extremely good, I came close to buying a fake version of this one in the link, just didn't like the strap though http://www.thewatchsource.co.uk/item/Hublot/Big-Bang-King-All-Black-Red-48mm/322.ci.1130.gr.abr10.html?utm_source=GBase&utm_medium=fpc&utm_campaign=GBase&gclid=CLqUjvDhqL8CFWKWtAodMW8AvQ Link to comment
Dandyesque Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 http://www.perfectwatches.cn/ Some units on there that are Swiss movements - watches that will last a lifetime - at a fraction of the cost of the real-deal. You may just have cost me several hundred pounds Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Any news on the Hublot, Quaggy? Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Anyone own a Skagen? I see Jomashop have a flash sale on them today. They also have a flash sale on Cartier if anyone is up for splashing out. http://www.jomashop.com/flash-sale-offers.html Link to comment
Quagmire Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Any news on the Hublot, Quaggy?Going to have to wait a couple of weeks mate. Got a phone call the other day to say that place does have Hublots and do I want one. Asked him about the one in the photo I sent him and turns out he's got a shitty mobile that doesn't receive picture messages. Anyway I'm going to head down myself next trip, back in Aberdeen now I'll let you know. Link to comment
Oregon Red Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Nae body has watches here..just poofy smart phones. I wear one just to annoy them.Its just a retro Casio with calculator. Makes em more mad for some reason Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Trying to buy a vintage Seiko digital on eBay and some twat keeps bidding it up. Nae paying more than a ton for it. Link to comment
Nelly Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Trying to buy a vintage Seiko digital on eBay and some twat keeps bidding it up. Nae paying more than a ton for it. Don't bid until the auction has practically ended, gives folk less time to bump it up Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I live in a small 1 bed house but own an brand new M3 and a handful of 4 figure TAGs. 1 Link to comment
Henry Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Must be cosy, being in the same bedroom as your mum and dad. 1 Link to comment
The Boofon Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Trying to buy a vintage Seiko digital on eBay and some twat keeps bidding it up. Nae paying more than a ton for it. Don't bid until the auction has practically ended, gives folk less time to bump it upCorrect. However make sure you stick it in your watch list (not the time telling watch) Almost lost Fergie's Gothenburg coat as he pulled it from the auction with an hour to go. I'd never have got it had I not been watching it. Link to comment
reekie_dock Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Must be cosy, being in the same bedroom as your mum and dad. Watchn His Mum's Big Hand touch the little hand............... Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I didn't win the auction. I'm looking at something else now. And hopefully Quaggy comes through with the Hublot. I also have a bid on a 1960 Seiko Automatic which I'm winning, hopefully I get it. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I didn't win the auction. I'm looking at something else now. And hopefully Quaggy comes through with the Hublot. I also have a bid on a 1960 Seiko Automatic which I'm winning, hopefully I get it.I'm away to bid this up a bit. Link to comment
brownie Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I live in a small 1 bed house but own an brand new M3 and a handful of 4 figure TAGs.TAGs? Seriously? It's the brand watch collectors generally avoid, style over substance. Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Thinking about buying this, but there are already 3 watches incoming in the post through boozy eBay bids, might not go down well in the ChutneyLove household. I wish Quaggy would hurry up with my Hublot replica! Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just bought a Swiss "Tressa" - company went out of business in 1987. Think their watches are well built with nice movements - can pick them up for a good price on eBay. Also bought a vintage Citizen (pre 1970) the other day. I wish Quaggy would hurry up with my Hublot replica! Edit for picture of Tressa ...... Link to comment
tommo1903 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thinking about buying this, but there are already 3 watches incoming in the post through boozy eBay bids, might not go down well in the ChutneyLove household. I wish Quaggy would hurry up with my Hublot replica! I wouldnt buy it pal. The clock is saying its both 11 minutes past 10 and 36 minutes past 4, so it must be broken. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I wouldnt buy it pal. The clock is saying its both 11 minutes past 10 and 36 minutes past 4, so it must be broken.12 minutes past 10 actually. You've calculated the parallax error incorrectly. Link to comment
tommo1903 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 12 minutes past 10 actually. You've calculated the parallax error incorrectly. Even more reason not to buy it then. Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's a dual time watch. Link to comment
dave_min Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That 'tressa' watch looks pretty nice. I'd maybe even buy one like that, although, realistically i'll just use my phone. 9:37am. Link to comment
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